Written questions

Israel Defense Forces: British Nationals Abroad

Commons · Question 60380 · Tabled 16 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Ayoub Khan

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on UK-Israeli dual nationals serving in the Israel Defense Forces.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 24 Jun 2025

The UK recognises the right of British dual nationals to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationality. We do not track the number of dual nationals that choose to take up this right. The Secretary of State fo...